Publications by authors named "Siri Ragala"
Recent Trends in "Manels" and Gender Representation Among Panelists at North American Annual Radiation Oncology Meetings.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to address gender equity in radiation oncology by investigating the prevalence of all-male panels, or "manels," at major conferences like ASTRO and CARO, noting the underrepresentation of women in these settings.
- Over four years, the study analyzed 765 panel sessions featuring nearly 3,000 faculty members, revealing that 16.6% of these sessions were manels and highlighting a decrease in manels over time.
- The research found a consistent male majority in panel chair roles, with a notable disparity in female representation based on session topics, suggesting areas for improvement in gender balance within the field.
Importance: Advances in cancer research and treatment access have led to decreasing cancer mortality in the US; however, cancer remains the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals.
Objective: To evaluate longitudinal cancer mortality trends from 1999 to 2020 among Hispanic individuals by demographic characteristics and to compare age-adjusted cancer death rates between the Hispanic population and other racial and ethnic populations during 2000, 2010, and 2020.
Design, Setting, And Participants: This cross-sectional study obtained age-adjusted cancer death rates among Hispanic individuals of all ages between January 1999 and December 2020, using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER database.